Canadian Bald Eagles & Coastal Wildlife III

Photograph the unforgettable action of hundreds of bald eagles in a feeding frenzy in this unique area. The tides bring a little fish called Hake to the surface, forcing it from deep water.

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DepartureJuly 14th - 19th, 20262026

DestinationCanadaPhotography journey

Photography focusBald eagles & coastal wildlifeField-led learning

Group styleSmall groupHosted experience

About this expedition

This remote Canadian trip offers the best bald eagle action photography Dan has ever experienced! Photograph the unforgettable action of hundreds of bald eagles in a feeding frenzy in this unique area. The tides bring a little fish called Hake to the surface, forcing it from deep water. Rising at such speed fills their air sacks, preventing the Hake from descending. They bob on the surface until the eagles arrive, and then it’s time for feasting! This predictable action offers numerous chances to capture the majestic bald eagles in spectacular action.

Along with the eagles, we may have opportunities to see wildlife, including black bears or brown bears, on the shoreline. The coastline is a smorgasbord of sealife, and the bears know the best spots. When the tides aren’t bringing the hake to the surface and the eagles are resting, we’ll search for the magnificent humpback whales and orcas that pass through the area. Pacific white-sided dolphins can also often be seen playing in the wake of boats or performing amazing aerial acrobatics. This destination is like nothing Dan has ever photographed, beautiful and diverse. Enjoy a comfortable land-based lodge with daily excursions all planned around tides and times…this is THE place 🙂 This remote lodge has all of the little extras… Natural Exposures style ~

Itinerary

Tuesday, July 14 (D)

Arrive in Seattle (airport code SEA) by 6:00 pm and transfer by Lyft, Uber, ot taxi to the Staybridge Suites Seattle Downtown – Lake Union. We’ll gather for a group welcome tonight. Overnight at Staybridge Suites Seattle Downtown – Lake Union or similar

In the following days, while staying at the lodge, our schedule is below, but may be adjusted due to weather, the tide, and/or other circumstances beyond our control.

Wednesday, July 15 (L, D)

Meet in the hotel lobby to walk over to the float plane base for our flight to the lodge.
Arrive at the lodge at around noon for lunch.
After lunch, there will be a 30-minute presentation on what you can expect to see, along with a discussion about how to photograph bald eagles in flight, including recommended camera settings.
Afternoon – excursion to start the best bald eagle action photography you will ever see!
Pre-dinner drinks on the deck or in the lodge
Dinner

Thursday, July 16 (B, L, D)

Breakfast
After breakfast, before leaving for the day, there will be a brief presentation on what you will see, what to expect, how to photograph the subject of the day, and recommended camera settings.
Travel by boat early to find black or brown bears on the shoreline (dependent on a low tide).
Lunch – back to the lodge for lunch and a short break
Afternoon – excursion to photograph eagles
Pre-dinner drinks on the deck or in the lodge
Dinner
After dinner work session – review images, discuss techniques, improvements, and solve problems that may have arisen during your shoots.

Friday, July 17 (B, L, D)

Breakfast
After breakfast, before leaving for the day, there will be a brief presentation on what you will see, what to expect, how to photograph the subject of the day, and recommended camera settings.
Morning – Travel by boats, following sightings of whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seals.
Lunch – picnic lunch on boat(s)
Afternoon – continue whale and dolphin search, return to Lodge area for late afternoon bald eagle shoot
Pre-dinner drinks on the deck or in the lodge
Dinner
After dinner, a short one-hour excursion for an eagle sunset photo shoot

Saturday, July 18 (B, L, D)

Breakfast
After breakfast, before leaving for the day, there will be a brief presentation on what you will see, what to expect, how to photograph the subject of the day, and recommended camera settings.
Morning – Travel by boats and follow sightings of whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seals
Lunch – picnic lunch on boat(s)
Afternoon – continue whale and dolphin search, return to Lodge area for late afternoon bald eagle shoot
Pre-dinner drinks on the deck or in the lodge
Dinner
After dinner, a short one-hour excursion for an eagle sunset photo shoot

Sunday, July 19 (B, L)

Breakfast
Morning photography of available wildlife close to the lodge
Early lunch
Flight from the Lodge to Seattle. The group is scheduled to arrive back in Seattle at the Kenmore/Lake Washington Terminal at 6:00 pm. However, weather delays, etc., are possible. An Uber/taxi from Kenmore/Lake Washington Terminal to SEA usually takes about an hour, but with traffic, it could take longer. We suggest booking a later evening flight, or you may want to stay the night in Seattle.